From: Phlip <phlip2005@...>
Date: 2007-11-18T16:40:00+09:00
Subject: Re: Which script shall I choose for web automation?

campos wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I'm trying to write an application which uses script to control web
> browser, such as inputing some data in the form, submitting, button
> clicking and so on. I wonder which script language is the best for
> such operations. As far as I know watir is good in Ruby. What about
> Python and others? Advantanges and disadvantages? Thanks in advance!

Do you need all the features of a browser? Such as visual images, 
JavaScript, CSS, etc.?

Or are you just trying to drive the servers' program thru HTTP?

If the former, you need to use a browser and its scripting language. Try 
Selenium, Watir, or their ilk.

If the later, then you just need the HTTP protocol. Try HttpUnit in 
Java, or its equivalents in other languages. I think Perl has Mechanize.

And stay with Ruby, if you can!

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   Phlip